Rays Trade Young Star Outfielder

Posted: Thu 12:17 AM, Nov 29, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Delmon Young was traded by Tampa Bay toMinnesota Wednesday night as part of a six-player deal that sentright-hander Matt Garza to the Rays. In a swap of talented youngsters, the Twins also gave upstarting shortstop Jason Bartlett and minor league pitcher EduardoMorlan while acquiring shortstop Brendan Harris and minor leagueoutfielder Jason Pridie. After losing All-Star center fielder Torii Hunter to a $90million, five-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, the Twinswere in dire need of another proven outfielder. Young, who was runner-up for AL Rookie of the Year, batted .288with 13 homers and 93 RBIs in his first full major league season.He also had 38 doubles and 10 steals and should provide a boost toa lineup that was lagging this season.

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